Frontier Red is made in the same down-to-earth spirit of the frontiersmen who tamed this land. A complex blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mouvedre, Cinsault and Carignane, Frontier Red serves up lush red and black fruit flavors complemented by enticing spice, vanilla and oak notes. Enjoy this tasty blend with...
I awoke from my dream, in a state of dispair. I stifled a scream, and let out a swear. I saw her last night, the Lady in Red, Flushed with delight, and clearly unwed. Dancing and swirling, with such practiced ease, Dipping and twirling, like a rose in the breeze. Attired in Rouge, so devishly displayed, She smiled so true, at the wine masquerade. The first of the Incognito brand to join the Michael~David Masquerade was their Viognier. But who would the white mask pair with at a party? The Incognito Rouge was produced to create another enticing mystery for the consumer. The Rouge blend changes every vintage using very mysterious Rhone style varietals....
St Francis’ Sonoma County Claret is a blend of three varietals: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, all sourced from superior vineyards throughout Sonoma County. Hand-picked at full ripeness, then vinified as individual varietal wines, then skillfully blended to create a complex, well-balanced and full-flavored wine reminiscent of...
Another break-out hit for the recidivist partisans of this eclectic pan-Mediterranean blend. The varietal mix was altered just a tad this year and introduced a substantial amount of cabernet franc into the concoction. Big House Red is all about fragrance, spice and soft tannins. It has a fragrance of mint and...
Horseplay Vineyards Rollicking Red
With a 20-year career crafting great red wines at some of Sonoma and Napa Valley’s leading wineries, Horse Play winemaker Melissa Bates knows how to tame a rambunctious young red. Utilizing traditional and cutting-edge artisan winemaking techniques Melissa fashions Rollicking Red with robust flavors balanced by silky tannins. Five months aging...
Tin Roof Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah 2005
Tin Roof 2005 Syrah–Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes grown primarily in North Coast and Central Coast vineyards. Both the Syrah and Cabernet varieties flourish in these cool-climate regions, where they develop intense, distinctive varietal character with excellent structure and balance. Boldly...
A proprietary Sonoma County blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel, RED is lush with succulent ripe red fruit flavors and spicy aromas. Full-bodied and versatile, RED pairs with a variety of foods for any occasion.
Deep garnet purple color. Warm buttery toffee, berry tart, and clay aromas. A round supple entry leads to a dryish medium-full body of baked black cherry, custard, graphite, and peppery spices. Finishes with a creamy round fade of tangy berries, white pepper, and minerals.
Borra Vineyrads Fusion White Wine 2006
The classic Rhône varietals of 83% Viognier, 16% Roussanne, and 1% Marsanne fuse together to produce bright, tantalizing aromas of amazing cantaloupe, peach and apricot with almond and a twist of pineapple which leap from the glass. Thick layers of peach pineapple and toasted almonds envelope the mouth, echoing for what...
The wine has dark ruby color. A bittersweet chocolate note accentuates jammy fruit aromas of raspberry, sweet cherry and plum. The wine is lush and sumptuous on the palate with chocolate, cherry and rich plum flavors. The wine can be drunk now but will further evolve over the next 5 to...
Hayman & Hill Interchange 2006
Bright citrus and mineral acidity give the wine a fresh, clean backbone. Complimented by a rich and smooth palate to round out the tropical fruit characteristics.
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2006
The Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas Blanc is a blend of four estate-grown white Rhône varietals: Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc. The wine, like most wines of the Southern Rhône, is a blend of varietals, featuring the aromatics and fruit of the Viognier, the flavors and clean minerality of...
Hayman & Hill are firm believers that sometimes the sum of the parts are greater than the individual components. Meritage blends are just that, the perfect marriage of several varieties, each grape bringing out the best in each other and representing the region with the utmost quality.
Rosenblum Cellars Chateau La Paws Côte du Bone Blanc
This lovely wine shows refreshing pear, melon and mango in the bouquet, followed by flavors of apple, peach and creamy vanilla. This is an ideal wine paired with seafood, including oysters on the half shell and curried Dungeness crab.
Rosenblum Cellars Chateau La Paws Cote du Bone Roan
This lovely Northern Rhône style wine is fruit-forward and driven by elegance and a soft mouth feel. The bouquet shows ripe cherries with hints of strawberries, rose petal and violets. The flavors are cherry cola with elements of wild herbs and smoked bacon.
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2 Barrel 2005
There are folks who like a velvety, lush Merlot. And then there are those who prefer the gumption of a Syrah. For each, Alexander Valley Vineyards offers Two Barrel, a wine that blends the best of both in perfect harmony. Two Barrel was originally inspired by their Wine Club. Each spring,...
This is a full bodied Syrah, forceful; perhaps even a bit dangerous” dare I say (that’s why he’s locked up in solitary). Muscular and deeply concentrated this wine has a nose of sweet black berry jam and hints of dark chocolates. Balanced and well structured, it bodes a well rounded mouthfeel...
Big House the Lineup Red Wine 2006
GSM is a colloquial and friendly name attached to that venerable style developed within spitting distance from the Pope’s French incarceration camp (it was actually a palace, but hey he’s the Pope) in Avignon. While the Central Coast has many micro-climates, some are very similar to the Southern Rhone valley. Each...
A generous percentage of Petit Verdot and Malbec in the blend add tantalizing depth to the tannic profile, deepen the color in the glass and enhance richness in the mid-palate. When given time, notes of bergamot, cardamom and blackberry develop as this wine remains smooth and balanced while simultaneously maintaining the...
Cashmere is one of the most precious gifts of nature. It evokes quality, luxuriousness, and something that is a labor of love to produce. Cline's Cashmere is a silky and wonderful blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Just as with the processing of cashmere, the production of these meticulously farmed grapes...
Cosentino's signature white Meritage is a crisp blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that is partially fermented in French Oak barrels. In the nose this wine shows aromas of minerals, melon, honeysuckle, and fresh finely chopped parsley. Bright and balanced, with centered flavors of melon and baking spices that lead into...
